School Overview
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Where School Comes To You
You’ve found Ashford University, where school comes to you. Ashford delivers relevant degree programs to you anytime, everywhere, surrounded by a supportive community where you belong. Ashford University’s main campus is located in San Diego, CA. Ashford University offers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in more than 50 disciplines and specializations. There are four academic colleges within the University: the College of Education; the College of Liberal Arts; the College of Health, Human Services and Science; and the Forbes School of Business and Technology™, which offers the majority of coursework online, and various master’s degree options.
Ashford University Accreditation
Ashford University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wascsenior.org.
Technology Changes Everything ®
Now school comes to you, making earning your college degree a real possibility. Experience a new way of learning through the innovative online experience at Ashford University. Earn the Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree you’ve always wanted. Your Ashford University experience brings you:
Relevance
Choose from online college degrees in some of today’s in-demand fields including health care, education, business, and liberal arts.
Technology
The world is your campus. The tools available to you through Ashford University, including a mobile app, coursework content in the cloud, a portal for students, and much more lets you keep in touch with your courses and classmates while on-the-go.
Community
Join a diverse student body where you belong. Students, faculty, and alumni interact and support each other from across the country and the world. Social media allow everyone in the Ashford community to connect and network whenever you wish. At the end of your journey, meet your fellow graduates at commencement. Thousands of students from across the country gather to celebrate.
Support
You’re never alone. Your team at Ashford includes advisors, faculty members, mentors, writing consultants, librarians, career services specialists, and more. Get the support you need to be successful in earning your degree.
Ashford University Degree Programs
*certain degree programs may not be available in all states.
Forbes School of Business and Technology™ |
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College of Education |
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College of Health, Human Services, and Science |
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College of Liberal Arts |
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Forbes School of Business and Technology™ is used under license.
For more information about on-time completion rates, the median loan debt of students who completed each program, and other important information, please visit: http://ashforddisclosures.com/
Ashford University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (866) 711-1700 |
| Website: | www.ashford.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private for-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://oap.ashford.edu/online/login.php?entry=au-online&team=all |
| Address: | 8620 Spectrum Center Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92123 |
| Setting: | Rural: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 41,361 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 21% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 18 (0% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $11,032 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $11,032 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 92% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,727 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Ashford University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Ashford University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 17 | 3 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 10 | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 7 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 64 | 11 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Ashford University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 17 | 3 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 6 | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 6 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 53 | 11 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Ashford University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,032 |
| Out-of-state | $11,032 |
| Books and supplies | $950 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,289 |
| Out-of-state | $11,289 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 582 | 92% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 544 | 86% | $4,727 |
| Student loan aid | 527 | 84% | $7,291 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 28,967 | 78% | $4,440 |
| Federal student loans | 24,170 | 65% | $7,255 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Ashford University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Ashford University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
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| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Ashford University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 41,361 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 35,870 |
| Graduate enrollment | 5,491 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Ashford University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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